Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Day 22 - Solar Mountain

MacKenzie looking over Kenai Lake
Prays have been answered! We had a bit of sun shine through the otherwise cloudy day. Even a little sun can really lift a person's spirits. After saying goodbyes to several relatives and friends (leaving for home after the memorial service and college), MacKenzie and I drove up near Trail Lake to a trail I've wanted to try since moving here 11 years ago. Solar Mountain is actually a mining road that goes up along the north side of Falls Creek to an old mine. Remnants of the cable and shaft are still their but the hanging glacier is melted and most of the mine is covered with shale and rock debris. Clouds came down as we reached the end of the road, but we still had glorious views of Kenai Lake and beyond.

Pita looking towards the mine.
We found good blueberries on the way down but then had to really book it out due to MacKenzie's cross-country practice at 7:00 pm. She'll be getting a lot of exercise today after that 4 + hour hike.

1 comment:

  1. Where are you going next. I would love to join ya on a few hikes. What an awesome idea and fabulous blog. Thanks for sharing!

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